Abstract: A device for protecting a person's neck comprises an arcuate, resilient body formed of cushioning material terminating at its opposite ends in arms which are movable toward and away from one another. A flexible, U-shaped mounting strap is joined to free ends of the arms so that the arcuate body and the mounting strap together form an endless loop. An anchor strap extends transversely of the loop and is joined at its opposite ends to the mounting strap. The anchor strap is adjustable in length so as to position the opposite ends of the arcuate body a selected distance from one another and to inhibit movement of such arms in directions away from one another.

Abstract: Modules integral with the body of the assembly include one for drop wire connections, one for subscriber wire connections, one for an electronics interface, and one for a network interface device. Protective sealant material within the assembly protects contacts from corrosion and other deterioration, and from shorting. Sealant plungers and a chamber containing a compressed gas impose compressive forces upon the sealant material. Shunt plugs associated with two of the modules permit signal transmission across the modules at desired times, and when removed eliminate the possibility of a subscriber being shocked or transmitting a spark when accessing subscriber components of the assembly. The main body and the modules of the assembly preferably are integrally connected and form a unitary sealed assembly.